RINDGE, N.H. (10/24/25) - The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team earned a decisive 3–0 victory over the University of Maine–Fort Kent on Friday afternoon at Sodexo Field. The Ravens entered the matchup receiving votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches National Poll, while the Bengals ranked seventh in the latest USCAA Division I national standings.
Score: Franklin Pierce 3, Maine-Fort Kent 0
Records: Franklin Pierce (9-1-4), Maine-Fort Kent (6-7-4)
Location: Sodexo Field, Rindge, N.H.
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Franklin Pierce controlled play early and found the breakthrough in the 16th minute. After working down the right side, McKenna Maguire (Brookline, N.H.) sent a pinpoint cross into the box where Maddie Fitzgerald (Whitman, Mass.) rose above her defender and headed the ball into the top right corner for the 1–0 advantage.
- Roughly 15 minutes later, Mollie Cahalane (Merrimac, Mass.) threaded a through ball to Maguire, who dribbled to the end line and slipped past the goalkeeper for her fourth goal of the season, extending the Ravens' lead to 2–0.
- With 10 minutes remaining, Kate McArdle (Holyoke, Mass.) fired a shot from the top of the box that was parried away by the Bengals' keeper, but Cahalane was quick to pounce on the rebound, slotting home the third and final goal to seal the 3–0 win.
- Franklin Pierce maintained pressure throughout the second half, registering nine more shots while keeping Maine–Fort Kent without a single attempt on target.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Franklin Pierce outshot Maine–Fort Kent 17–1, including an 8–0 edge in shots on goal.
- Ryan Rosario (Holbrook, N.Y.) earned her second career shutout without facing a shot.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return to Northeast 10 Conference action on Sunday, traveling to New Haven, Connecticut, for a matchup against Southern Connecticut State. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
